State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,884.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.67%
Growth Since 2010
12.50%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Rigby, Idaho Population 2021
4,438
Rigby is a city located in Jefferson County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. With a 2020 population of 4,438, it is the 36th largest city in Idaho and the 5109th largest city in the United States . Rigby is currently growing at a rate of 1.67% annually and its population has increased by 12.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,945 in 2010. Rigby reached it's highest population of 4,438 in 2021. Spanning over 2 miles, Rigby has a population density of 1,884 people per square mile.
The average household income in Rigby is $51,995 with a poverty rate of 18.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $763 per month, and the median house value is $136,500. The median age in Rigby is 27 years, 27.5 years for males, and 26.3 years for females.
Rigby Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rigby was:
- White: 84.21%
- Other race: 6.34%
- Native American: 5.61%
- Asian: 2.09%
- Two or more races: 1.75%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Rigby, Idaho is 4,438 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,219.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,945.
Rigby, Idaho Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,467 | 84.21% |
| Some Other Race | 261 | 6.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 231 | 5.61% |
| Asian | 86 | 2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 72 | 1.75% |
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Rigby Population by Race
Rigby Population Pyramid $2021
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Rigby Population by Age
Rigby Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,464 | 2.8 | 57.5 |
| Married | 822 | 3.52 | 63 |
| Non Family | 493 | 1.19 | 42.2 |
| Female | 124 | 3.79 | 83.9 |
| Male | 25 | 5.76 | 48 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
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Rigby Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 3.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 6.13% |
| High School Graduate | 466 | 19.83% |
| Some College | 451 | 19.19% |
| Associates Degree | 673 | 28.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 431 | 18.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 3.91% |
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Rigby Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Rigby Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,976 | 1,791 | 352 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 113 | 41 |
| Native American | 123 | 123 | 83 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 47 |
| Other Race | 52 | ||
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Rigby Educational Attainment by Race
Rigby Earnings by Educational Attainment
Rigby Language by Age
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Rigby Language
88.06% of Rigby residents speak only English, while 11.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.09% of the population.
Rigby Language
Rigby Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 545 | 504 | 92.48% |
| Other | 257 | 257 | 100.00% |
| White | 3,178 | 222 | 6.99% |
| Asian | 86 | 47 | 54.65% |
18.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.87%
Male Poverty Rate
16.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rigby
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rigby is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rigby is White, with 6.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.58%.
Rigby Poverty
Rigby Poverty Rate by Education
Rigby Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
62.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.5%
Male Marriage Rate
64.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Rigby Married by Age and Sex
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Rigby Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Rigby Marital Status by Race
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Rigby Marital Status
Rigby Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 3.25% |
Rigby Veterans by Race
Rigby Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
Rigby Veterans by Education
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72.5%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Rigby Employment by Age
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Rigby Employment by Race
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Rigby Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.05%
Native Born
6.95%
Foreign Born
5.39%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.05% of Rigby residents were born in the United States, with 64.46% having been born in Idaho. 5.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Rigby Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,438 | 73 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 4,365 | 73 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 4,292 | 73 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 4,219 | 162 | 3.99% |
| 2017 | 4,057 | 23 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 4,034 | 49 | 1.23% |
| 2015 | 3,985 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 3,987 | -12 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 3,999 | 13 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 3,986 | 36 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 3,950 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,949 | 951 | 2.79% |
| 2000 | 2,998 | 317 | 1.12% |
| 1990 | 2,681 | 57 | 0.22% |
| 1980 | 2,624 | 0.00% |